1979 Jaguar Xjs Recalls

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September 26th, 1990
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
September 26th, 1990
Units Effected
35,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V123000
Manufacturer: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: December 24th, 1990

Defect Summary:
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - FUEL PURGE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 2 DOOR COUPE, CABRIOLET, CONVERTIBLE.

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